Sure, here is a more detailed report on the Russia-Kenya football match 

**Russia 2-2 Kenya: Harambee Stars hold Sbornaya to a draw in international friendly**

Kenya played to a creditable 2-2 draw against Russia in an international friendly match on October 16, 2023, in Antalya, Turkey.

The Harambee Stars took a surprise lead in the 35th minute through Masud Juma, but Russia equalized just before the half-hour mark through Alexander Sobolev. Kenya restored their lead in the second half through Anthony Akumu, but Russia again equalized in the 89th minute through Ivan Oblyakov.

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It was a deserved draw for Kenya, who put in a solid performance against a more highly ranked opponent. The Harambee Stars were well-organized and disciplined, and they showed good attacking intent.

Russia, on the other hand, were disappointing. They struggled to create chances against a well-drilled Kenyan defense, and they were fortunate to get a draw.

The match was played at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, in front of a crowd of around 2, spectators. The weather was warm and sunny, with temperatures reaching around 25 degrees Celsius.

The referee for the match was Turkish official Ali Palabiyik.

**Kenya's starting XI:**

Brian Bwire (GK)

Erick Ouma

Joseph Okumu

David Owino (c)

Abud Omar

Victor Wanyama

Anthony Akumu

Masud Juma

Eric Johanna

Cliff Nyakeya

Michael Olunga

**Russia's starting XI:**

Matvey Safonov (GK)

Igor Diveyev

Fedor Kudryashov

Vyacheslav Karavaev

Dmitri Barinov

Ivan Oblyakov

Aleksandr Golovin

Maksim Mukhin

Aleksey Miranchuk

Aleksandr Sobolev

Fyodor Smolov

**The match report:**

The match started at a brisk pace, with both teams looking to attack. Kenya had the first chance of the match in the 5th minute when Masud Juma's shot was saved by Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.

Russia took the lead in the 10th minute through Alexander Sobolev. The Spartak Moscow striker finished off a move started by Maksim Mukhin with a clinical finish.

Kenya equalized just five minutes later thanks to Anthony Akumu. The Harambee Stars captain intercepted a pass from Dmitry Barinov and scored from close range.

Kenya took a surprise lead in the 35th minute through Masud Juma. The Al-Duhail striker finished off a counter-attacking move with a composed finish.

Russia pushed for a leveler in the second half, but Kenya held firm until the 89th minute, when CSKA Moscow midfielder Ivan Oblyakov scored from a long-range free-kick.

The match finished in a 2-2 draw, with the two groups sharing the focuses.

**Post-match reaction:**

**Kenya coach Jacob Mulee:**

"I am very happy with the performance of my team today. We played against a very strong Russian team, but we were able to match them and even take the lead twice. We showed good character and determination, and I am very proud of my players."

**Russia coach Valery Karpin:**

"We are disappointed with the result today. We wanted to win the match, but Kenya played very well. They were well-organized and disciplined, and they made it difficult for us to create chances. We need to improve in our next match."

**Conclusion:**

The 2-2 draw between Russia and Kenya was a fair result for both teams. Kenya put in a solid performance against a more highly ranked opponent, and they deserved to get a draw. Russia, on the other hand, were disappointing, but they will be hoping to improve in their next match.